We try, we fail, we learn, we succeed

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Every Student Well Known

The Swanage School has been created on human scale principles, which means that strong and genuine relationships – within school, with the local community and with the wider world – are at its heart.

A Balanced Curriculum

The Swanage School has a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet individual needs. From further maths and separate sciences to a range of vocational options. Click on the link below to find out how we make full use of our local resources, while enabling students to make outstanding progress.

School Life

Read more about student life at The Swanage School, including information about the school day and how you can support your child's learning. You can also download a Parent Pack containing everything you need to know.

GCSE Results 2019

Yet again we are extremely proud of our students and the GCSE results they have achieved.

Headline results:

· 77% of students gained English GCSE

· 69% of students gained Maths GCSE

Subjects that did particularly well include: Physics GCSE (83%), Drama GCSE (77%), Design Technology GCSE (71%), PE GCSE (71%).

Alfie French with four grade 9s and three grade 8s said “I’m overjoyed with my results – I couldn’t have done it without all the support and encouragement from all the teachers at The Swanage School. I’ve really enjoyed my time here and will miss it.”

Headteacher, Tristram Hobson said “I am very proud of what our students – and their parents – have achieved and am delighted with this year’s GCSE results. We pride ourselves that not only do we ensure our most able students gain those grade 9s that they deserve but also that every student, whatever their ability, makes exceptional progress during their time with us.”